Paterson Wants Stronger DWI Penalties
Governor David Paterson has proposed legislation that would enhance penalties for repeat DWI offenders.
The proposal increases the mandatory sentence for person convicted of a second DWI offense within 10 years from five days to 30 days in jail. It increases the penalty on a person convicted of three or more DWI offenses in 10 years from 10 days to 90 days in jail.
Paterson said drunk drivers cause about 9,000 accidents and kill about 400 people every year.
http://www.state.ny.us/governor/press/050410StrengthenDWILaw.html
The proposal increases the mandatory sentence for person convicted of a second DWI offense within 10 years from five days to 30 days in jail. It increases the penalty on a person convicted of three or more DWI offenses in 10 years from 10 days to 90 days in jail.
Paterson said drunk drivers cause about 9,000 accidents and kill about 400 people every year.
http://www.state.ny.us/governor/press/050410StrengthenDWILaw.html
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